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The patent EP3543700 was granted to Bruker Daltonics on Dec 30, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 20, 2008 under application number EP19172152A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFINITION | Sep 30, 2021 | DEFINITION | ADMISSIBLE |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC | Sep 30, 2021 | J A KEMP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10038694 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10300743 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0221108 |
| EXAMINATION | US2005061967 |
| EXAMINATION | US7020559 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007056583 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007058516 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2454377 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005061967 |
| OPPOSITION | US5501960 |
| OPPOSITION | US7020559 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0221108 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009065580 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011006911 |
| OTHER | WO2009065580 |
| OTHER | WO2011006911 |
| SEARCH | US2002138210 |
| SEARCH | US2003022270 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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